General Guidance
Sidewalk landscaping adjacent to your home adds green and beauty to any street. Whether converting a portion of a sidewalk to an attractive landscaped area, replacing a dead tree or adding potted plants to your entryway, engaging in such small-scale beautification efforts can positively impact your street.
The below chart outlines the main types of landscaping projects residents or neighborhood organizations might undertake. For all outdoor sidewalk plantings, remember to select native drought-tolerant species if possible, select plants appropriate to available sun exposure, ensure plantings do not impede any paths of travel and consider maintenance and repair obligations.
Permits + Permissions
Landscaping Projects | Permissions / Permitting / Process |
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Potted Plants on Stairways, Windowsills (no concrete work, not on a public sidewalk) |
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Small Projects (depaving – remove concrete to install landscape beds) |
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New Trees (in existing tree basins) |
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